contemplation
US /ˌkɑːn.t̬əmˈpleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
沉思, 冥想, 深思熟虑
the act of thinking deeply about something for a long time
示例:
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He was lost in deep contemplation of the universe.
他沉浸在对宇宙的深思熟虑中。
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After much contemplation, she decided to accept the job offer.
经过深思熟虑，她决定接受这份工作。
2.
凝视, 注视
the act of looking at something for a long time
示例:
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The artist spent hours in quiet contemplation of the landscape.
艺术家花了好几个小时静静地凝视着风景。
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The statue was an object of beauty and contemplation.
这座雕像是一个美丽而令人沉思的物体。